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Paradise Island, Koh Tao and The Ukrainian Revolution
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54:10 - 59:52 (05:41)

This transcript covers experiences in the idyllic Koh Tao, controversies surrounding the island, and the events leading up to the Ukrainian revolution.

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Nestor Makhno was a remarkable man, creator and leader of an insurgent army that began with only 150 men in 1917 and grew to 50,000 by 1920.
54:10 - 55:06 (00:56)
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Nestor Makhno
Summary

Nestor Makhno was a remarkable man, creator and leader of an insurgent army that began with only 150 men in 1917 and grew to 50,000 by 1920. He had enormous popularity and was daring, resourceful, persistent, and showed no signs of nerves in any crisis.

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Paradise Island, Koh Tao and The Ukrainian Revolution
Episode
Part Two: Nestor Makhno: Anarchist Warlord and Book Club Aficionado
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
A look at Koh Tao, the picturesque island off the Thailand coast that attracts young tourists from all over the world.
55:06 - 56:34 (01:27)
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Koh Tao
Summary

A look at Koh Tao, the picturesque island off the Thailand coast that attracts young tourists from all over the world. Despite its beauty, beneath the surface lies a dark secret.

Chapter
Paradise Island, Koh Tao and The Ukrainian Revolution
Episode
Part Two: Nestor Makhno: Anarchist Warlord and Book Club Aficionado
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The article discusses the allegations of Nestor Makhno hacking 13 people to death and focuses on how his drinking may have played a role in his downfall, leading to his eventual betrayal by the Bolsheviks.
56:35 - 58:46 (02:10)
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Nestor Makhno
Summary

The article discusses the allegations of Nestor Makhno hacking 13 people to death and focuses on how his drinking may have played a role in his downfall, leading to his eventual betrayal by the Bolsheviks.

Chapter
Paradise Island, Koh Tao and The Ukrainian Revolution
Episode
Part Two: Nestor Makhno: Anarchist Warlord and Book Club Aficionado
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Nestor Makhno and his men engage in a horrific battle with the Red Army, with towns changing hands multiple times, attempts made to assassinate Machno, and purges carried out by the Bolshevik security force whenever Machnovists' towns and cities are retaken, culminating in Machno's final war with the Red Army from late November 1920 to late August 1921.
58:46 - 59:52 (01:06)
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Nestor Makhno
Summary

Nestor Makhno and his men engage in a horrific battle with the Red Army, with towns changing hands multiple times, attempts made to assassinate Machno, and purges carried out by the Bolshevik security force whenever Machnovists' towns and cities are retaken, culminating in Machno's final war with the Red Army from late November 1920 to late August 1921.

Chapter
Paradise Island, Koh Tao and The Ukrainian Revolution
Episode
Part Two: Nestor Makhno: Anarchist Warlord and Book Club Aficionado
Podcast
Behind the Bastards